BHP:ASXBHP Group Ltd Analysis
Data as of 2026-05-20 - not real-time
A$57.33
Latest Price
6/10Risk
Risk Level: Medium
Executive Summary
BHP is trading well above its short‑term moving averages and near its 200‑day average, confirming a bullish price trend supported by rising volume. Technical indicators show mixed signals: RSI hovers around the neutral 50 mark, while the MACD histogram has turned negative, suggesting a potential short‑term pullback.
Fundamentally, the miner delivers strong margins, robust operating cash flow and a dividend yield above 3% with a payout ratio just above 50%, indicating sustainable income. However, the discounted cash‑flow model values the stock at roughly half its market price, implying the market is pricing in a premium that may be hard to justify. Recent news highlights record highs and a surge in market capitalisation, reinforcing momentum but also underscoring the risk of a valuation correction.
Fundamentally, the miner delivers strong margins, robust operating cash flow and a dividend yield above 3% with a payout ratio just above 50%, indicating sustainable income. However, the discounted cash‑flow model values the stock at roughly half its market price, implying the market is pricing in a premium that may be hard to justify. Recent news highlights record highs and a surge in market capitalisation, reinforcing momentum but also underscoring the risk of a valuation correction.
Market Outlook
Short Term
< 1 yearNeutral
Model confidence: 6/10
Key Factors
- Price above 20‑day and 50‑day SMAs indicating momentum
- MACD bearish divergence warning of near‑term weakness
- Increasing volume supporting current trend
Medium Term
1–3 yearsNeutral
Model confidence: 7/10
Key Factors
- Strong cash generation and solid dividend sustainability
- Valuation premium relative to DCF fair value
- Diversified commodity exposure reducing cyclical risk
Long Term
> 3 yearsPositive
Model confidence: 8/10
Key Factors
- Long‑term demand growth for copper and iron ore
- Robust balance sheet with ample cash and manageable debt
- Attractive dividend yield and consistent payout policy
Key Metrics & Analysis
Financial Health
Revenue Growth10.80%
Profit Margin18.97%
P/E Ratio20.3
ROE24.71%
ROA12.23%
Debt/Equity52.64
P/B Ratio4.2
Op. Cash FlowA$19.7B
Free Cash FlowA$8.1B
Technical Analysis
TrendBullish
RSI51.4
SupportA$53.64
ResistanceA$62.72
MA 20A$57.34
MA 50A$54.17
MA 200A$47.38
MACDBearish
VolumeIncreasing
Fear & Greed Index89.27
Valuation
Fair ValueA$29.55
Target PriceA$55.11
Upside/Downside-3.88%
GradeOvervalued
TypeBlend
Dividend Yield3.41%
Risk Assessment
Beta0.79
Volatility27.20%
Sector RiskMedium
Reg. RiskMedium
Geo RiskMedium
Currency RiskMedium
Liquidity RiskLow
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